Shift Production Leader

Job Description
We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat.

It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve.Actively promotes teamwork, communication, performance excellence and continuous improvement

Ensures compliance with established internal controls, regulatory requirements and environmental policies & procedures.

Promotes a positive work environment by effectively administering BD human resources policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns.

Generates reports for deviations, assists in the investigations, and recommends/implements solutions to resolve deviations.

Authors validation and change control protocols and provides input during the execution of these activities.

Authors, reviews, and approves batch records and operational procedures.

Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels through effective Material Requirements planning and reporting of actual versus planned usage.

Chef Operators/Technicians to self-start their daily tasks, assignments and projects while providing them guidance and direction as needed.Works closely with Engineering, Quality Control, Process Validation, Technical Support, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory Control, EHS, Training, HR and other departments to ensure goals are accomplished.

Perform additional duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned area.
• Accountable for all production related activity including safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, training of operators/technicians and maintenance of equipment.
• Plans and implements continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer requirements, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Actively promotes teamwork, communication, performance excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established internal controls, regulatory requirements and environmental policies & procedures.
• Promotes a positive work environment by effectively administering BD human resources policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns.
• Ensures proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing documents, training documentation, training logs and all other required documentation.
• Generates reports for deviations, assists in the investigations, and recommends/implements solutions to resolve deviations.
• Approves deviation investigations as appropriate.
• Responds to product defect notifications.
• Authors validation and change control protocols and provides input during the execution of these activities.
• Authors, reviews, and approves batch records and operational procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels through effective Material Requirements planning and reporting of actual versus planned usage.
• Cach Operators/Technicians to self-start their daily tasks, assignments and projects while providing them guidance and direction as needed.
• Works closely with Engineering, Quality Control, Process Validation, Technical Support, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory Control, EHS, Training, HR and other departments to ensure goals are accomplished.
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5 years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and promote a culture of safe, compliant, and high-quality operations.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, ISO, OSHA and other applicable regulations required.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work.